Venue Information
The Community Centre at St Michaels Mead is a purpose built hall, incorporating a stage, suitable for theatre productions and concerts.
There is a large, well equipped kitchen for functions with a smaller serving area incorporated. and a small L shaped hall is available for group meetings and small parties , and a carpeted mezzanine floor for a more relaxed atmosphere. The building is suitable for disabled access and an outside garden. To hire, contact Hilary Mitchell on 01279712141 email hilary.mitchell@bishopsstortfordtc.gov.uk or Tracey Gaynor on 01279 715004 (tracey.gaynor@bishopsstortfordtc.gov.uk) or for regular hire contact Anne Shirley on 01279 712146 (anne.shirley@bishopsstortfordtc.gov.uk).
Dog training sessions are not permitted in this venue. Only Guide Dogs permitted into venue.
Please Note: No 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th or 21st birthday parties are permitted at this venue.
Parties ages 12+ are required to leave a £300 cash damage deposit.
Please Note: The use of helium balloons, paper lanterns and naked flamed candles are not permitted at this Community Centre.
ST MICHEALS MEAD COMMUNITY CENTRE HAS AN EXTREMELY HIGH CEILING - BOUNCY CASTLES ARE THEREFORE PERMITTED. However please note this is at your own risk. Bishop’s Stortford Community Centres CIO and Bishop’s Stortford Town Council will not be held responsible for any injuries or damages caused by such use. Hirers also need to ensure that their provider has adequate public liability insurance.
PROBLEM WITH KEY OUT OF OFFICE HOURS:
Please Note: In the unlikely event that there is a problem with the key to St Michaels Mead Community Centre, during out of office hours, contact the Tourist Information Centre, in the Town Centre tel number 01279 715001, they have spare keys and are open on Saturdays between 10:00-16:00hrs.
For emergencies, please contact the Caretaker on 07956 332814.
| Hirer | Main Hall | Committee Room | Mezzanine |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private Hire/Registered Charity | £21.40 | £9.60 | £7.00 |
| OFSTED Registered Play Schools & Uniformed Groups | £12.84 | 9.60 | £7.00 |
| Commercial | £25.68 | £9.60 | £7.00 |
| All Hires - after 6pm on Friday/Weekends/Public Holidays | £34.24 | £9.60 | £7.00 |
| Market Traders Selling Goods | £17.00 | ||
| Market Traders Selling Goods | £36.00 per day Market Traders License |
| Room | Capacity (people) | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Main Hall | 100 seated 150 standing, Tables and Chairs kept behind the stage, 100 red folding chairs and 20 x 6' trestle tables & 2 x 4' trestle tables, 8 x kids tables and 20 kids chairs | 16.06m x 9.03m |
| Committee Room L shaped Hall | 20-25 standing, 16 x adults seated 12 x children seated if using small chairs, 2 x kids blue tables 12 blue x kids chairs. 16 x adult chairs 2 x 6' trestle tables | See area map below - this shows you the dimensions |
| Mezzanine | 6, 1 x 6' trestle tables and 4 adult black chairs 4 x Folding red chairs | See area map below - this shows you the dimensions |
| Stage in Main Hall 5m x3m | 5m x 3m | |
| Main Kitchen | 50 x wine glasses 50 x Champagne glasses 30 x pint glasses | The room capacity totals should be used as a guidance only. The numbers quoted are the absolute maximum ‘standing’ side by side capacity. Room capacity (people) totals quoted does not take into account the space needed around any front facing teacher/fitness instructor/entertainer, nor does it take into account the space taken up by the hirers/attendees equipment |
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Stortford Performers Saturday 11:30-12:00 in the Mezzanine Saturdays for further details contact Emma emmacremnitz@gmail.com or phone 07949029967
Squirrels Drey Scouts Tuesday 16:00-17:00 Main Hall for further information contact Jackie email jackiewilliamson33@hotmail.co.uk
Yoga U3A members only, Main Hall on Wednesdays 11:45-12:45 for further details contact Hilary hilary.a.mathews@btinternet.com
Body Mechanix Pilates, clinical Pilates with a chartered and state registered physiotherapist - Mixed ability classes Monday & Thursday 13:35-14:25 in the main hall, for further information contact Claire 07919283456 email ccrowley1@sky.com
Yoga for Menopause with Sunray Yoga on Ist February and/or 1st March 2-5pm St Michael's Mead Community Centre - join me, Kiran, a British Wheel of Yoga teacher to learn holistic methods on managing symptoms of the menopause journey in a supportive and safe environment. I have trained with a leading yoga teacher in the field, Petra Coveney, member of the British Menopause Society to bring you a series of specialist workshops. The first will focus on Hot Flushes with guest speaker, local GP, Dr. Katherine Cole. Discounts available for early booking. Spaces are limited and pre-booking essential, please email sunray_yoga@hotmail.com or message me on 07939 135256 for further details.
Home School Tutoring Committee Room Monday to Wednesday 09:30-13:30 Friday 9:30-12:30
Starting 4 June 1st floor Mezzanine. Thursday and Friday 13:30-15:30
Starting 15 June 1st floor Mezzanine. Monday and Tuesday 09:30-11:30 . For further information email venues@homeschooltutoringhertscambs.co.uk or mobile 07428421107
Mat Pilates & Relaxation Wednesday Main Hall 10:00-11:30 for further information contact vidawellnessclub.uk@gmail.com or phone Adri 07956667434 website www.vidawellnessclub.com
Talking Therapy “Private clinical psychology sessions Wednesdays 15:00-18:00 in the Committee Room use side entrance. Booked appointments only If you are looking for clinical psychology or therapy sessions for adults or children please contact drsallyjwestwood@outlook.com regarding more information, fees and availability.”
Cello Lessons, Wednesday 18:00-19:45 1st Floor Mezzanine If you would like to learn to play the Cello contact Benjamin Carnell email b.carnell00@icloud.com or phone 07955475934
Monkey Music starting Mondays in the Main Hall 09:00-12:00 Monkey Music classes offer a premium pre-school music education. The classes are run using a progressive curriculum specially designed for children from 3 months - 4 years with a collection of hundreds of original songs. The classes are supporting and nurturing where parents, carenickwilsher13@hotmail.com carers and children enjoy our interactive musical activities. for further information contact Laura email lauraparmar1@gmail.com or phone 01727301758 web address https://www.monkeymusic.co.uk/area/hertford-welwyn-garden-city-ware-bishops-stortford
Singing lessons : Mondays 18:00-20:00hrs Thursdays 18:15 -19:15hrs Mezzanine area; and Thursdays 17:30-18:15hrs in Committee Room for further details please contact Emma emmacremnitz@gmail.com
Pregnancy Yoga Yoga for All Pregnancy Yoga and Birth Preparation Mondays 19:30-20:30 Main Hall 19:30-20:30 for further details contact Penny 07944416575 or email penny@yogaforallherts.com https://www.yogaforallherts.com
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Singing Lessons on Friday 15:30 - 20:15 in the Mezzanine and Saturdays 08:30 -11:30 in the L shaped Hall further details contact Jenny 07837729995 or email jenny@thejennymyhillschool.com
Stortford Performers Saturday 11:30-12:00 in the Mezzanine Saturdays for further details contact Emma emmacremnitz@gmail.com or phone 07949029967
The Code Zone on Fridays runs exciting online and in-person clubs introducing young people to the diverse, fun world of coding. Each week this exciting termly club introduces children to the diverse world of coding through hands-on creative challenges and games. £10 per session, 3 different clubs depending on age/ability Visit https://www.thecodezone.co.uk/join to book.
Pop Up Play Village every 3rd Tuesday Main Hall 10-:15 -11:30 for further information contact Katie 07703013679 or email katie@popupplay.co.uk
Zumba Toning Thursday 19:30-20:30 in the Main hall - The class that started the dance-fitness revolution and changed the way we look at a 'workout' forever. A cardio dance party that is fun, effective and best of all - its for everyone! . for further details contact Adri vidawellnessclub.uk@gmail.com 07956667434 website www.vidawellnessclub.com
Eco-Yoga Restorative Yoga Class - Main Hall 12:45-14:30 for further information contact Judy email judyeco@btinternet.com or telephone 07879643000
Kung Fu & Meditation Thursdays Main Hall 11:00-13:00 for further information contact Elliott tel 07971463431 email info@bishopsstortfordwingchun.com web page https://bishopsstortfordkungfu.com/
Wing Chun Kung Fu L shaped Committee room Sundays10:30-11:15 for further information contact Elliott tel 07971463431 email info@bishopsstortfordwingchun.com https://bishopsstortfordkungfu.com/
Zumba Gold low impact for over 50's Class Thursdays 10:30 in the Main Hall. For further details contact Adriana phone 07956667434 email vidawellnessclub.uk@gmail.com or visit website www.vidawellnessclub.com
